Software Development Manager
About The Position
Apogee is seeking a Software Development Manager to support the Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Technology at the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The position provides technical expertise across the software acquisition lifecycle and serves as a key authority within specialized program management offices. The role manages the lifecycle of software assets across the agency, from procurement through retirement, and provides analysis, strategic recommendations, and hands-on support for a cohesive, compliant, and efficient agency-wide approach to software acquisition and management. The work involves complex assignments and non-routine situations requiring extensive knowledge of the specialty discipline. This full-time position is on-site at a government facility in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and is contingent upon contract award. The role supports the Commercial Joint Mapping Toolkit (CJMTK) program, including lifecycle program management, enterprise geospatial software license management, community engagement, and forecasting future requirements. Travel is 10%.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must have and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Counter-Intelligence Polygraph, obtained within the last five years or within 90 days of hire.
- Master's degree in computer science, software engineering, software architecture, AI/ML, cybersecurity, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience, compliant with GSA standards.
- Demonstrated experience managing the software acquisition lifecycle for Department of Defense or Intelligence Community programs.
- Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, including FAR, DFAR, and agency-specific implementations such as NARI.
- Demonstrated experience with software asset management (SAM) principles, processes, and tools.
- Proficiency with government financial management and acquisition systems for processing purchase actions and funding documents.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Software Engineering Master Certification (PSEM).
- AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Developer certification.
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification.
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification.
- Master's-plus education.
- Experience in project and program management.
- Experience with Military, Department of Defense, or NGA acquisition.
- Experience or working knowledge of containerized computer applications, such as Kubernetes.
- Direct experience with the NGA requirements process and acquiring IT infrastructure services.
- Ability to perform assigned duties and learn federal acquisition procedures with general supervision.
Responsibilities
- Assist System Program Office leadership with operation and maintenance of the Commercial Joint Mapping Toolkit (CJMTK).
- Attend meetings or discussions with or on behalf of System Program Office government personnel and designated points of contact, as applicable to contractor support.
- Support the government team lead by attending, hosting, or facilitating meetings to assess programmatic and technical issues across the CJMTK product lifecycle.
- Gather information and provide analysis, expertise, options, recommendations, or ideas to System Program Office leadership in memorandums, briefings, design documents, or other artifacts addressing issues or concerns.
- Collaborate with required NGA offices and external agencies during assessments to help resolve issues and provide recommendations to TASPO leadership.
- Recommend action items to the government team and track them.
- Participate in preparations for Senior Management Reviews requiring System Program Office input, as applicable to contractor support.
- Provide lifecycle program management support to the System Program Office.
- Advise on the cost, schedule, and performance of the CJMTK program lifecycle; manage enterprise geospatial software licenses, community engagement, and forecasts of future community requirements.
- Support NGA engagement and represent agency equities in the DCGS and TCPED enterprise governance processes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
